To monitor and inform on cross-Ontario activity on the poverty reduction agenda

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Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) 4 weeks until the December deadline

4 weeks until the December deadline, 4 ways you can make a difference Sign up and Speak Up for Poverty Reduction at Pre-Budget Consultations Talk to Your MPP about why Poverty Reduction is What Our Economy Needs Join the movement for poverty reduction in your community Add Your Voice to 25 in 5 by Endorsing [...]

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 5 weeks until the December deadline

In this week’s bulletin: Quote of the Week: Downturn no excuse to abandon anti-poverty fight, say economists More than 350 Rally to Support Poverty Reduction 25 in 5’s “Five Tests for Success” of Ontario’ PRS Poverty Reduction a Strong Priority with Canadians, shows new poll Fiscal Update Doesn’t Mention Poverty… Directly Faith Communities step up [...]

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 6 weeks until the December deadline

In this week’s bulletin: Quote of the Week: Fighting poverty remains a priority, says Ontario Finance Minister Register now: 25 in 5 Toronto Network General Assembly next Monday Federal Election Results – No Deterrence to 25 in 5 Objective International Day Kicks Off a Month of Community Events Owen Sound Woman Talks Rural Poverty at [...]

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 7 weeks until the December deadline

In this week’s bulletin: Quote of the Week: Deficit ok in bad times, says bank economist Act Now: Two quick actions that can make a difference on poverty reduction Anti-poverty plan on track for December, confirms Premier Fifteen cities and counting: October is the time for ACTION on poverty reduction MediaWatch: Cross-community News Coverage on Poverty Reduction Work isn’t [...]

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 8 weeks until the December deadline

In this week’s bulletin: Quote of the week: “Sensible approach to slowdown is to stimulate economy with public investments” Join 25 in 5 on Oct 27: Countdown to December Deadline for PRS Poverty Reduction cannot wait: Add your voice to the 25 in 5 Declaration Municipalities Step up for Poverty Reduction Anti-poverty movement having an [...]